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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Nicki Minaj is the most talked-about female MC to come along in hip-hop in years, and her debut album "Pink Friday" is out today. She's had a long rollout, participating in several collaborations, like Kanye West's "Monster," and dropping a number of well-received tracks, like "Your Love," before finally unveiling her solo release

Here's what the critics are saying about Minaj's "Pink Friday":

"Switching accents, hair colors and musical styles, Minaj has absorbed a little something from most every bombastic female in the last 30 years of pop on her debut album, "Pink Friday." Remember the Spice Girls and all their manufactured personas? Minaj rifles through all of them at warp speed — and it's that very quality that makes her an electrifying talent and at risk for permanent disassociation from herself."

Beyonce and her rapper husband Jay-Z touched down in New Zealand this week. In the above photo, the pair are pictured enjoying some time out at the city's Viaduct Harbour. Whilst they feasted on a Thanksgiving lunch at trendy Soul bar, many of their fans were saddened at their security watching over them throughout their meal before they slipped out quietly through the back entrance. Jay-Z is in New Zealand to perform alongside Irish rockers U2, in their second concert tonight. Last night, U2 dedicated a song to the 29 miners who lost their lives at Pike River.

Jay Z performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Nicki Minaj changed up her asymmetrical bob while making an appearance at the MAC event in New York. The rapper ditched her previous green ends for multi-colored rainbow tips, which instantly grab our attention!

Nicki is also making news for her debut album, Pink Friday, which hit stores on Today. She is currently signed to rapper Lil Wayne's record label, Young Money Entertainment, along with fellow label mate Drake.

Not everything is coming up roses for the Cavaliers since the departure of LeBron James but as this team struggles, James finds himself in a struggle himself. This could not be what he dreamed it would be like inMiami. The Miami Heat have lost two straight and sit at 8-6 , including 6-3 at home thus far. Sure it is early, but James did not expect this

The Heat have lost swingman Mike Miller for a couple of months and now they lose one of their few big men, Udonis Haslem, for the season. The Heat have not found a rhythm just yet with James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

For James, he is struggling with his shooting especially from three-point range as he is shooting just 29 percent. James and Wade have fit together like oil and water as well.

Even further more, the talk has increased that head coach Erik Spoelstra may be dealt the same fate that Stan Van Gundy did back in 2005. Back then Heat president Pat Riley forced Van Gundy out and took over the coaching duties.

Riley led the Heat to an NBA title that year and now his shadow is lurking over Spoelstra. This cannot be the situation that James and Riley talked about two years prior to this season but just maybe Riley is getting what he deserves for tampering.

On the court, Wade looks like he did when he was a freshman back at Marquette instead of one of the NBA's elite players. Wade and James look as if they will not be able to co-exist through the long NBA season.

Both Wade and James have struggled offensively and both have had a habit of holding the ball way too long on every possession. This is something all Cavaliers fans know all too well.

Despite having three all stars, the Heat do not have enough talent to battle with the elite of the Eastern Conference. Once again, James is failing when he is considered the favorite and not the underdog.

For two straight years, the Cavaliers were considered the favorites to win the East but with James, the pressure got the best of him. In fact last season, he went out with a whimper as he quit and choked in the second round against the Celtics.

James and 'his talents' have shown that it is not as easy as it was in the Olympics. James expected the Heat to have great success but now maybe he realizes that the team lacks real talent outside of the 'Big Three.'

Guys like James Jones, Carlos Arroyo, Eddie House, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Joel Anthony and Jerry Stackhouse are nothing more than has-beens or never will-be's. It has become more of a struggle for the Heat than a cakewalk.

Too many so-called experts thought that this team may compete for the NBA's best regular season record of 72-10 set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. That season, the Bulls did not lose their sixth game until February 23 where they had a mark of 48-6.

For the Heat to match the Bulls mark, they would have to go 64-4 the rest of the way. Everyone knows James and company do not have it in them.

The grass may not be greener for James right now, but he set himself up for all this harsh criticisms by his selfish acts. He wanted to play second-fiddle and win a title on someone else's back, that of Wade's.

Stacey Dash, accompanied by her two children Austin and Lola, walk around NYC together, bundled up for the cold winter weather. Dash, 44, received her big break in the 1995 film "Clueless" as Dionne and is the cousin of Damon Dash.

LL Cool J films a scene with an unidentified co-star in Hollywood for an episode of "NCIS: Los Angeles." The actor is seen getting his makeup retouched and using a chapstick to moisturize his lips. The rapper-actor has been booked to hose the upcoming live Grammy nominations concert in Los Angeles. The one-hour special is set to broadcast from Club Nokia on December 1st.

Actor/Rapper LL Cool J and the rest of the cast and crew on the set of NCIS: Los Angeles were disrupted during episode filming on July 13 after a crazed intruder boasting a replica of a light saber crashed the Venice, California set of the TV series and caused a bit of a headache. The man screamed at the cast members while wielding the light saber. I guess the voices in his head told him he is Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker! TMZ reports that the cops saved the day, placing the disruptive man in handcuffs and leading him away; the series went back to shooting as scheduled.

Monday, November 22, 2010

There are some that feel it's inappropriate for Bryant, because of the NBA's stance on image, to be part of this commercial that seems to advocate and glorify gun violence. Is NBA commissioner David Stern going to step in and do something or is he not concerned?

Some wonder how the man concerned with the image of the league -- to the point where the NBA has done everything from institute a dress code for players and coaches to giving the referees the power to give technical fouls to players and coaches who show any kind of negative emotions -- can ignore this ad? Didn't Stern once put the brakes on Allen Iverson's rap album with explicit lyrics?

But then again, it is a video game and an ad that also features talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Like it or not, Bryant is a role model. Maybe I'm old fashioned but anything that promotes or glorifies that kind of violence doesn't float my boat. I know it's just a video game but it's not my cup of tea. Knock yourself out with this one folks.

We all have our day to day pressures to deal with. But can you imagine being handed the #88 worn by NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and told it's yours now, what you gonna do with it??

The native of Lukin Texas not only knows what to do with the #88, he's turning out to be "THE PLAYMAKER 2.0". If you watched Michael Irvin in the 90's you know what greatness looks like. In my opinion Dez Bryant has a chance to be better than the Originial. If the Cowboys can get a stable QB to get him the ball the sky is the limit.

Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys scores against Chris Houston #23 of the Detroit Lions at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas

Diddy' Combs and his girlfriend Kim Porter out on his yacht with their twin daughters D'Lila and Jessie in Saint Barthlemy, France.

Rihanna shops for shoes at Barney's of New York on Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills.

Nas attends the 2nd annual holiday dinner at Melba’s 125 on December 22, 2010 in New York City.

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Spike Lee celebrates a shot by Danilo Gallinari #8 of the New York Knicks against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2010

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Sean "Diddy" Combs spends the winter holidays aboard his yacht in St. Barth's with his family, including longtime on-again-off-again girlfriend Kim Porter.

Brandy poses in the press room during "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops"

Between Michael Vick(notes) and DeSean Jackson(notes), the Eagles have the two most explosive, athletic players in football. Jackson is simply remarkable when he gets his hands on the ball.

Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Bridges out shopping on a rainy day at Joan Boyce Jewelry in Beverly Hills

Knicks' Amare cozies up to Rose? The power forward left Madison Square Garden with curvaceous Rose after the game and partied with her at Midtown lounge Covet, and they left together at 2:00am Thursday. Bald, bodacious Rose attended the game with a friend and taped a viral video Tuesday night to encourage fans to vote Stoudemire to the NBA All-Star team.

Waka Flocka Flame's House Raided, Gucci Mane Held In Custody. During the raid, cops confiscated a Kel-Tech .223 cailber sub gun and a Taurus .40 caliber semi-automatic, as well as prescription drugs. Waka's momager, Debra Antney, ahd this to say:

LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys Do Not Make Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

"I feel like I would play a little better if I were as tall as I am in these stilettos." —Serena

Desean Jackson 91 Yard Pass From Michael Vick and DeSean rubs it in the Cowboys' face by falling backwards into the end zone.

DIDDY MEAN THAT? P Diddy lets everyone know what his take is on love after appearing on the "Chelsea Lately" show. The rapper, holding onto copies of his new album 'Last Train to Paris,

What does Illegal Immigration Cost California

Analysis of the latest Census data indicates that California's illegal immigrant population is costing the state's taxpayers more than $10.5 billion per year for education, medical care and incarceration. Even if the estimated tax contributions of illegal immigrant workers are subtracted, net outlays still amount to nearly $9 billion per year. The annual fiscal burden from those three areas of state expenditures amounts to about $1,183 per household headed by a native-born resident.

Gucci Mane sued by local event promoter

Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis, sits in a Fulton County jail cell on a violation of probation charge, waiting for his spring release, but he won't be leaving his legal troubles behind him when he gets out.

Sync Your iPhone Wirelessly With iTunes Using Wi-Fi Sync App

Rev Manning is putting Obama, Columbia University, and the CIA on "trial" on May 14.

No one graduating the same year as President Obama supposedly graduated from Columbia, can remember him, either in their class or in their classes; nor does he appear anywhere in the Columbia University year books.

More "tricks" from Obama, Banking Regulation “Sideshow” Hyped To Push Through Banking Reform

Illegal Aliens try to "PiggyBack" on Legacy of African Americans and the Civil Rights Movement.